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The Ascension of the Lord
The Ascension, one of the primary feasts of the Church’s year, marks the close of the appearances of Jesus after the resurrection and returning to the Father. It underlines the teaching that it is from Heaven that the ascended Christ exercises his power over heaven and earth.
‘The Ascension of Christ means our own salvation as well; where the glorious Head has gone before, the body is called to follow in hope. Let us, therefore, exult, beloved, as is fitting, and let us rejoice in devout thanksgiving. For on this day not only have we been confirmed in our possession of paradise, but we have even entered heaven in the person of Christ; through his grace, we have regained far more than we had lost through the devil’s hatred’ (St Leo the Great, Sermon 73:4). No other celebrations, not even funeral Masses are permitted today (see Lit. Note 8) The week of prayer for the coming of the Holy Spirit recalls the waiting in prayer of the disciples with Mary.
Pope Francis Prayer for Protection from the Coronavirus
O Mary, you shine continuously on our journey as a sign of salvation and hope.
We entrust ourselves to you, Health of the Sick.
At the foot of the Cross you participated in Jesus’ pain, with steadfast faith.
You, Salvation of the Roman People, know what we need.
We are certain that you will provide, so that,
as you did at Cana of Galilee,
joy and feasting might return after this moment of trial.
Help us, Mother of Divine Love,
to conform ourselves to the Father’s will
and to do what Jesus tells us:
He who took our sufferings upon Himself,
and bore our sorrows to bring us,
through the Cross, to the joy of the Resurrection.
Amen.
We seek refuge under your protection, O Holy Mother of God.
Do not despise our pleas – we who are put to the test
– and deliver us from every danger, O glorious and blessed Virgin.
The Ascension of the Lord, Seventh Sunday of Easter
St Paul Missal pages 254 and 260
Your prayers are requested for Thomas (Tom) Fennessy and Michael Hughes recently deceased and for Detta and Derry Malone and Austin and Carl Mullen those whose anniversaries occur around this time.
MAY THEIR SOULS AND THE SOULS OF ALL THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED THROUGH THE MERCY OF GOD REST IN PEACE. AMEN.
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Saturday 15 |
10 am |
Celebrant’s intentions |
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4.30 pm |
Celebrant’s intentions |
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6 pm |
Marie Hannon – 1st Anniversary Maureen Dunne – Recently Deceased Terry Noone – Recently Deceased Michael (Mike) Kilcline – Recently Deceased |
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Sunday 16 |
9.00 am |
Celebrant’s intentions |
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10.30 am
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Joe Perry – Anniversary Jacqueline Hynes – 1st Anniversary (to thank relatives, friends and neighbours for their support and sympathy). Grainne Brennan - Anniversary Mary Gordon – Recently Deceased |
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12 noon |
Maire Murphy – Recently Deceased Martin Lennon – Recently Deceased Joe Gorman – Recently Deceased Susan + Brendan Payne – Anniversary William Barron - Anniversary |
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Monday 17 |
10 am |
Holy Souls Special Intention |
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Tuesday 18 |
10 am |
Parishioners’ intentions |
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Wednesday 19 |
10 am |
Aoife Bonar – Recently Deceased Christina (Chrissie) Breen – Recently Deceased |
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Thursday 20 |
10 am |
Special Intention Mary + James Hickey – Anniversary Annie Jane Kirwan - Deceased Special Intention |
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Friday 21 |
10 am |
Special Intention Tom Fennessy – Recently Deceased |
St. Vincent de Paul
The Monthly collection for St. Vincent de Paul will take place at all the Masses on next weekend 22 and 23 May 2021. The Conference would like to thank sincerely all those who continue to support it during lockdown by donating online and leaving donations at the Parish Office. Your generosity has allowed us to maintain our assistance to families in need in the parish.
Communication Message from Dermot Farrell
Archbishop of Dublin
Arising from recent announcements regarding the easing of restrictions on religious services from May 10th the Department of an Taoiseach has clarified a number of issues that have arisen as follows:
Pods of 50
Where the size of the premises/Place of Worship allows for a capacity of greater than 50 this may be permitted only where:
- social distancing guidelines are adhered to
- the premises can be subdivided into distinct sections (cordoned or marked appropriately) of not more than 50 persons in each section
- there is a minimum of 4 metres between sections
- each section having its own entrance/exit route
- there are separate arrangements for elements of the service involving close contact, for example the distribution of Holy Communion
- strictly no movement of people between sections before, during or after the service
- the premises are well-ventilated
Funerals
There is an increased risk of transmission of the virus where families and communities come together following the death of a loved one.
Therefore, numbers at funeral services (and Weddings) is capped at 50 regardless of size of premises.
Notwithstanding the increase in numbers permitted, funerals are still considered private family events and all notices in newspapers or on-line should be clear about this.
Funeral services should continue to be live-streamed to help reduce numbers attending.
Attendance at wakes in private homes and at Funeral Homes remains unchanged i.e. immediate family only and people should be discouraged from queuing to pay respects.
Singing
As with previous reopening for religious service congregational singing and choir singing is not permitted.
Solo singing with accompanist is permitted subject to compliance with detailed guidance contained in HSE Covid-19 Guidance for Religious Services.
Outdoor Worship is not permitted in line with Government restrictions on organised outdoor gatherings.
Drive-in Religious Services may take place outside places of worship (e.g. church carpark) where all attendees remain in their vehicles and no sharing of vehicle outside of family unit. If your parish is considering this option, the utmost respect for the distribution of the Eucharist is essential.
Use of Religious premises for any other purposes/parochial activities/community meetings etc. is not permitted in line with Government restrictions on organised indoor gatherings.
I hope this advice is of assistance,
Dermot Farrell
Archbishop of Dubln